Embedded Signal Processing and ML Algorithms Engineer

Role Overview

Join Apple's Human Interface Design (HID) team to develop advanced sensing, tracking, and classification algorithms to enable best-in-class user experiences across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Pencil, Apple Watch, and exciting new products. We are looking for a strong machine learning & DSP engineer with a passion for bridging algorithm development with embedded system design and software integration and leveraging GenAI tools into an engineering workflow. Our team brings togethers experts of diverse backgrounds: Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Firmware, Software, Physics, Mathematics, Human Factors, and more. You will work at the intersection of hardware, software, and design, collaborating with specialists across Apple to ship extraordinary products used every day by millions of people around the world.

Responsibilities

This is an machine learning engineering role at the HW/SW/UI boundary, with broad collaboration opportunities across firmware, software, and algorithms teams. You will be responsible for developing sensing algorithms using signal processing and machine learning techniques and delivering them as highly optimized, power-efficient code for custom silicon. You'll tackle complex challenges like memory constraints, computational budgets, and real-time performance while ensuring robust end-to-end functionality from sensor data acquisition through to the software layer to deliver exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will also lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and deploy GenAI tools that improve team productivity, including GenAI-assisted development, data analysis, and workflow automation. You will help define best practices for GenAI tool adoption within the group and collaborate cross-functionally to scale these efforts.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 3 years of relevant industry experience

Strong software programming skills in C/C++, Python, and experience with embedded systems

Strong background in signal processing, machine learning and statistical learning algorithms Experience with object-oriented programming and common software design patterns Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s/PhD degree with 3+ years of experience in algorithm integration or embedded/software systems

Proven track-record in signal processing and machine learning, including areas such as time-series analysis, digital filtering, feature extraction, classification, regression, or neural network-based inference; experience applying these techniques to sensor data or embedded sensing systems is a strong plus

Familiar in C/C++ for embedded systems development, including RTOS, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware interactions

Understanding of modern SoC/ASIC architectures, hardware neural/math accelerators, memory-bandwidth bottlenecks and experience with HW/SW partitioning for complex algorithms is a strong plus

Experience working at the HW/SW interface, including familiarity with firmware interfaces, driver layers, or OS-level integration

Hands-on experience prototyping, developing and integrating algorithm and signal processing code with software layer (e.g., OS-level frameworks, or application software)

Track record of evaluating, integrating and deploying AI-powered developer tools (e.g., LLM-assisted coding, AI-based test generation, intelligent data analysis pipelines)

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across firmware, software, and algorithms disciplines

Compensation & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Instructions

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